Keeping your customers happy is a vital part of your business’s success so you might think buying them the occasional lunch should be tax deductible. But the Taxman says “no”! Is there a way around
this?
Published 03.11.2011
The tribunal recently considered how much, if any, of a sponsorship payment made by a company was tax deductible. The judgment includes pointers on how to ensure you’ll get a deduction. What are
they?
Published 25.10.2012
The tax rules for goodwill changed over six years ago but there’s still plenty of companies that aren’t claiming the relief they’re entitled to. Why is this and, in view of the Taxman’s new
deadlines, is it now too late to make a claim?
Published 01.10.2009
Once again, the courts have had to step in to make sense of contradictory tax rules; this time on training costs. The judgment gave some useful clues on how you can guarantee full tax relief. What
were they?
Published 16.09.2010
You’re thinking of buying a brand from another business in order to boost your company’s sales over the next couple of years. What’s the most tax-efficient way to deal with this acquisition?
Published 09.10.2008
You’ve been spending your own money with the aim of creating a business, but you expect it to take a while to get going. In what circumstances can you claim a tax deduction for this and what’s the
most tax efficient way to do it?
Published 16.04.2013
There are special rules which allow you to claim tax relief on the cost of equipment. But if all you have is a pile of raw materials to make and install the equipment, are you entitled to any tax
deduction at all?
Published 11.07.2012
Despite the continuing recession, you want your company to do its bit for charity, and usually you can expect a little help in the form of tax relief on your donation. But this year the company has
made a loss. So will the Taxman still chip in?
Published 10.12.2009
Until your company starts to trade it can’t claim tax relief on the cost of equipment it uses for its business. But where do you stand if you stop trading and restart a while later? Can the Taxman
restrict the allowances you can claim?
Published 28.06.2012
If you bought your own business property at a bargain price that needed some work done on it, should you repair and make do, or completely refurbish it? What’s the most tax-effective thing to do?
Published 26.10.2006